2027 Future Talent Program - Global Clinical Trial Operations Epidemiology Operations - Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is offering an Epidemiology Operations intern position as part of the Future Talent Program. The internship spans up to 12 weeks and includes projects that develop skills in project management and global process standardization within GCTO.

You will work with epidemiology trial teams, gain exposure to clinical research and drug development, and deliver a capstone presentation outlining objectives and activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA (or higher) degree program in a business, PM, CI, computer technology, or science related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
• Completed at least 2 years of collegiate study by June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives.
• Assist efforts to simplify and standardize global processes.
• Develop tools to enhance epidemiology trial conduct.
• Generate process maps and performance metrics.
• Develop communications and update the Epi Ops webpage.
• Receive exposure to clinical research and drug development with direct activities supporting global clinical trial operations.
• Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities.

Skills

Project management

Process mapping

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in business

2 years college study

MPH preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships with a duration of up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team is seeking applicants for the Epidemiology Operations intern position. The intern will engage with the Epidemiology Operations organization and their associated project teams throughout participation in and/or leadership of initiatives that drive the efficient and ethical conduct of epidemiology trials across GCTO.

Activities May Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives, support for existing Epidemiology trials


• Assist organizational efforts to simplify and standardize global processes


• Develop new tools to enhance conduct of our epidemiology trials, enhance existing tools


• Generate process maps and/or performance metrics


• Develop effective communications, assist in development/updating of Epi Ops webpage


• Receive exposure to the field of clinical research and drug development with direct activities supporting global clinical trial operations


• Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities

Required Education

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA (or higher) degree program in a business or project management, continuous improvement, computer technology, or science related discipline.


• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.


• Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of collegiate study by June of 2027.

Preferred Education

• Candidates considering pursuing a MPH are preferred.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111

FTP2027

RL2027

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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